Today’s review Chic Hide-A-Vibe ,  it’s very basic vibrator that is designed to be able to be hidden in plain sight. This toy promises to blend into your vanity or desk or wherever you might keep your toiletries. This toy comes in either black with chrome detailing.  The Hide-a-Vibe comes in what looks like a nondescript perfume bottle or make-up brush case.

totally blends in and looks natural on my desk.

I actually had a few people come over to test if anyone would think there was something “fishy” about the Hide-a-Vibe.  My boyfriend didn’t notice it…but he also didn’t notice or didn’t say anything about the big old Yellow Peril Dildo that was also on my desk.  One of my girls came over and instantly went to the vibe to try to “smell” the perfume because she couldn’t recognize the bottle.  So it’s a great cover unless your friends are as nosey as mine.

This vibe is made of body safe plastic with a smooth almost velvety finish. It runs on only one AA cell. The dial on the bottom controls the intensity, but it doesn’t do much. You have to turn it ever so slowly to get much of an increase there’s not that much difference between low, medium and high. For something running on only one cell I was surprised that it had a bit of power behind it.

on/off and intensity control.

It seems a bit counter intuitive to make a ninja vibe that screams like a wounded samurai.   I assume this is for someone that just wants to hide the vibe and has the opportunity to use it when no one is around. Everyone is going to know what’s when you turn this little guy on.  Its almost small enough to be put in the pocket rocket range , but at 4 1/2 inches long and a sleek 1 inch wide – its not quite there.

Using this toy didn’t have me losing any of my major senses; it provided an okay clitoral orgasm. Nothing all that special and quite frankly I think a good old fashion finger rub would have gotten me off quicker.

Pro: Blends into your vanity or suitcase and vibration isn’t weak.

Cons: vibration modes don’t pan out and its rather loud.

Bottom Line:  You can hide it in plain sight but this little lady kicks up too much of a racket to be counted as discrete.

The Chic Hide-A-Vibe is a Meh.

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Wednesday marked the start of Black History Month. This is the one month that is set aside to uplift Americans who are part of the African Diaspora. Americans that disproportionately lack comprehensive health care and as a result are more likely to die from lack of screening for diseases.  This is why I was more than shocked to find out that Susan G Komen Foundation  picked yesterday to announce they they will cut funds to Planned Parenthood an organization that gave almost 170,000 free breast exams to women in lower income areas of the US, women who would otherwise have never been screened.

I never understood the backlash against Planned Parenthood, even if you are anti-choice 97% of what they offer is not abortion related. They screen more women for cervical cancer than they preform abortions.  In 2012 have we not risen far enough as a society to will someone else to die because of personal feelings on a subject that is only tangentially related to the main goal? I was a die hard supporter of Susan G Komen Foundation, I have an kitchen full of pink appliances to prove it. Now every time I look at all those item they’ll just remind me that poor women of color in Newark – like me – are nothing but political fodder.  Our health gets to hang in the balance as others make choices that make themselves feel a little bit better.  Well, this woman isn’t going to stand for it.  Cancer doesn’t care what color, social/economic class, or political affiliation a woman has, I’m going to make sure to donate to a foundation that doesn’t care either.For those that will bitch and moan about me mentioning race and class – A) Be realistic they are part of this issue and B) look at some of the facts, provided by Colorlines.com

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I have to admit I wasn’t expecting much from the Pink Inspire its just so dang tiny. The massager itself is only 7 ½ inches long and a slim 1 ½ inches wide, the double prong attachment adds 2 ½ long and 1 ¼ wide, the three pronged attachment is 3 ¾ inches tall and 4 inches wide. That might sound large but this is a a wand massager its supposed to be super powerful and versatile , they are also usually the size of a toddler’s femur. I didn’t think think there was anyway that science could get all that power in this little toy. Being the woman I am – always looking for new and exciting ways to fuck myself- I powered it up low expectations be damned. Oh how the curling of toes and speaking in tongues commenced.

I’m marveling at how they got all this power into such a little package. I mean just look at it compared the Fairy Wand which is in itself a more compacted remix of the classic Hitachi vibe.

Would you be shock to believe that this little lady was not only equally powerful but the highest setting on the Pink Inspire was more intense? I didn’t think it was possible but thank the lord for the marvelous works science has done.

 The Pink Inspire comes with a detachable 100/240 volt power cable which means you can actually buy another cord if this one is too short, and even buy one that adapts for car use. Doesn’t orgasms on the go sound wonderful? Other than its compact power this toy has some other impressive features. One of my major gripes with wand massagers is that they are hard to clean. This toy has a hard plastic body that is covered in a softer plastic but the head of the massager is covered with a body safe silicon cap. All of the attachments and parts that come into contact with your fluids are removable and easy to wash. I can’t believe this is the first time I’m seeing this on a toy. I would save so much on toy covers and condoms if this was the case.

 There’s only one button for controlling the power and intensity of the toy, because of that you have to be mindful of how you press it. Quick pushes turn it off and on and holding the button down increases intensity. I didn’t find myself accidentally turning off and I have rather large hands for a woman. Because of its small size its a lot easier to maneuver so there was a whole world of new , targeted sensations. While I personally don’t use this toy on its highest setting I think with the three attachments everyone can find an angle and vibration setting that will get them off.

Let’s talk about these attachments- There is the nubby basic silicone cap that is for actual massaging and is the only top that is useful on the low vibration settings. The larger attachments just need more umf to get any motion. The is great for singling out the erogenous zones and delivering soft or intense vibration where you want it.

The two pronged Dual Exciter- I really liked this attachment. I found myself using it a great deal more than the other two. The sensation of having your clitoris massaged on both sides is amazing! I tried to use it for clitoral and G-spot play but it never quite panned out and even so I had the most satisfying orgasms with it. I could see this attachment working well for Perineum and nipple play, especially for those with piercings.

The Tripple Tease- Its going to tickle your butthole. Lets just get that out of the way , the prongs are curved out and I don’t believe that they are intended for penetration. I would use a finger cot with this one just in case. I’m wary of mixing vaginal and anal toys which is why this the first everything goes attachment I’ve tried. Because of its size this attachement is better used on the higher settings because it just needs more vibration to make any movement. There’s simply more of it and its denser than the other attachments.

Pro: Matches perfectly with my bedroom. This little guy packs quite a punch, comes with easy to clean attachments and has varied vibration patters and targeted vibration. Easy to clean.

Cons: Not waterproof, or rechargeable need to be plugged in to play.  .

Bottom Line: The Pink Inspire is a little marvel that puts an earthquake in the palm of your hand, the Dual Exciter was like getting Daps from God. This one gets the coveted honor of being a TOY FRIEND

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Did you miss Pleasurists 162? Read it all here. Do you have a review for Pleasurists 164? Be sure to read the submission guidelines and then use the submission form to submit before Sunday January 15th @ 11:59pm Pacific.

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On to the reviews:

Vibrators

• LELO Lyla by Epiphora
• LELO Oden by Wynter Reign
• Jimmyjane Form 4 by Epiphora
• Lovehoney Love Bunny by Rose Rouge
• Hustler Mini Mistress Massager by Mistress Kay
• Lia Teaser 1 by N’jaila Rhee
• Close2You Triole by Tonia
• bSwish bCurious by Rose Rouge
• Ladygasm Rabbit Vibrator Plus by Key4Belle
• Silly Rabbit by Lucid Obsession
• Je Joue Uma by Blacksilk

Dildos

• Whipspider Rubberworks Jellyfish by Epiphora
• Vamp Lolita by Lucid Obsession
• NobEssence Intrigue by Mistress Kay
• Tantus Echo by Karen Blue
• Laid D.1 by Lucid Obsession
• Icicle #8 by Kitty Stryker
• Wilde G1 by Kitty Stryker

Anal Toys

• Pure Large Vibrating Plug by Rose Rouge

Sleeves, Rings, & etc.

• Perfect Marital Aid 6″ Extender by Nuts4Belle
• Tenga Eggs Stepper & Clicker by Unrepentant & The Boy
• FleshWrap by buzzvibe
• Tenga 3D Spiral by True Pleasures
• Tenga 3D Polygon by Beanpole Fiddler
• Basics Love Ring by Rose Rouge

BDSM/Fetish

• Pony Blinders by Red Vinyl Kitty
• Mr. Mega Thuddy Flogger by

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A close friend of mine  linked me to a character study that appeared on the NYTimes.com ,  profiling a 52 year old sex worker in Hunts Point New York.   The  short profile story and video (after the jump)  ,in my opinion, was a rare change of narrative that most are used to when it comes to sex work in America.

A good example of this was Diane Sawyer’s 2008 Prostitution in America  which features 90% Blond white women as subjects offering soundbites. The series was mostly narrated by Sawyer and if the viewer were to believe this report almost all prostitutes in this country are Blonds , pill poppers or really good at staring off into the distance while melodramatic music plays.  I’m not a fan of moral plays paraded as journalism  even less so when the journalist doesn’t trust her subjects not to tell the story she wants to hear.

In the NYTimes piece its refreshing to see a woman, of age , of color completely own her choice to engage in sex work.  She comes off sincere and human because she is, she’s not being propped up as what she represents or a parable. She’s a woman talking about her life and how she chooses to live it.

Its hard for journalist to cover the varying levels of sex work, especially when it comes to prostitution. For the most part its illegal, its pushed as a moral issue and unearths a lot of ugly truths in our society concerning social class, race and gender. But its a journalist prime obligation to report the truth and a big part of that is striving to shed light on those speaking in their own voice about the issues that effect them, especially when they don’t reflect the image others have made for them.

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BlasianBytch.com is 2 Today!!

It’s been a hell of a year.  Sometimes it feels completely unreal how this year has been, it was like my life was a Korean drama, only with a lot more esteemed authors, facials and porn actresses.  At the start of this year I was failed freelancer slumming it on my bro’s broken couch, now 356 days later I’m typing this on the same shitty laptop- but in my own apartment where I sleep on a bed every night, in a room with a door.  That might sound mundane as shit to you but to me its somewhat of a miracle.

In these 52 weeks, I had so many proud moments that I got to share with you.  Of course there was Banana 2. Which I still can’t believe wasn’t a hallucination , I got to shake hands and sit and talk with people that I only read about. It lead me to make a forum and completely fail at making a Blasian salon – but I was able to be visible enough to find people that were a lot better at it than me. So I saw it as a huge victory.  Of course I have my regrets about that conference  as well. I really wish I didn’t let prime teachable moments slip away.

Right before Banana 2 I wrote a post about the love/hate relationship I have with my big Black ass.  I thought I made it clear that its pretty shitty to treat a woman like her highest achievement are her buttcheeks. You would think a bunch of social activists would have picked on that not so subtle message. NOPE, 3 people asked to take pictures…with my ASS. They came up to me not to talk about the panel I was on- but just wanted to gawk at my booty. Never mind that I was the only Black identified woman there, never mind that that post was talking about how hopeless that kind of thing makes me as a Black woman feel.  Out of fear of being an “Angry Black Woman” I was all demure smiles but truth be told I out of all the times I’ve been in dingy strip parties, been grabbed. manhandled or had bills shoved where bills have no business being shoved- that moment when that woman asked me to turn around so she can take a picture with my butt is the most degrading.  I regret not expressing that to her.

When I finally worked up the courage to introduce myself to Phil Yu of Angry Asian Man , at the Banana 2 after party, he gleefully showed me a picture of a woman staring pensively  at a picture of my bum. Very hard to chit chat, when you’re already so nervous you want to vomit and now you feel like, “oh , great I’m just a joke to them.” When I got back to my hotel I was going to delete the post- but then someone commented on my facebook page to talk about how cathartic the post was for her.  So yeah, I know for a lot of people out there I am just  some dumb whore but it was up to me to show them that there’s something past the ass.  If there is any goal in mind for BlasianBytch.com its to showcase a sexual being of color as a intellectual being.  My butt shenanigans didn’t completely sour my Banana 2 experience, but it sure as shit made me feel more dejected than any guy pouring liquor on my tits.  I should have made that clear , even if it would mean being the “debbie downer”.  I could have also refrained from deep throating a dildo in front of one of my favorite authors but hey no one’s perfect.

Another bright spot for this year was when I was asked to participate in the Interracial Dating Roundtables over at Racialicous.  I’ve been a loyal reader to that blog and in many ways that blog has influenced mine.  It was kinda an “ah HA” moment for me. Much like Banana 2 , I learned to give people a little more credit.  Being a sex worker and speaking about the adult industry has yet to hinder those I respect from reciprocating that respect.  This was really drilled into my head when durring my frist streamate show a college aged guy told me that he knew me from my blog, which he discovered when he had to write a paper about my round table on Racialiscous.  If you came up to me 3 years ago and told me someone would be reading MY writing in a undergrad writing course I would have laughed in your face. This is my reality , both terrifying and thrilling all that the same time.

Me at Exxxotica 2011 Where I didn't deep throat anything... Backwards

I’m happy that I did what I set out to do a year ago, make this a more sex positive blog, I’ll be doubling my efforts from last year. Last year I went to Exxxotica with a little social change on my mind. It didn’t work out as planned but I see a glimpse of what I want and I’m going to bust my ass to work towards that goal.

I may have not gotten on any top sex blog list this year, but I’m pretty proud of myself for sticking with this for 3 whole years.  I’ve been with this blog longer than any functional relationship I’ve ever had.  So thank you for 3 great years of bloggering and 2 great years of BlasianBytch.com.  If there’s anything you would like to ask , or want to see leave a message .

I love you all Deeply!,

Jaila

Oh and here is this years top post according to Sharaholic. ( ignoring the log in page)

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Porn legend Sinnamon Love celebrated her 38th birthday – yes you read that correctly 38th birthday – on Dec 30th.  I was delighted to be invited to cover the event and Sinnamon Love showed up more bubbly and adorable than most girls at wish they did on their Sweet 16.  The pint sized domme and adult movie legend was joined not only by porn starlets but also poets , authors and a iconic DJ.

Revelers from all over the country partied with the birthday girl at the aptly named Happy Ending Lounge in Chinatown and got down to DJ Tony Touch working his magic on the 1 and 2′s. 

Sinnamon Love and Love the Poet

Sinnamon brought together her two favorite groups of people, professional fornicators and Hip Hop Heads.  Ms. Love  has always been vocal about her love of music and hip hop culture so it wasn’t surprising to see Michelle “Love the Poet” Nelson in attendance. Nelson has brought her fusion of spoken word and socially conscious acoustic hip hop to the Nuyorican Cafe and many other NYC performance spaces.  Urban author Shawn Taylor was also celebrating , his new novel “Stickin’ & Movin’” was included in the guest grab bag an has been making my commute quite entertaining.

There were also some shinning adult stars , getting down and very dirty. Your favorite pornstar’s favorite porn star Sara Jay danced the night away with Tori Taylor , Ms Marshae and Natasha Starr.  MTV news even stopped by to get a quick video of Sinnamon is her cute , and revealing, pink  strapless party dress.

Sinnamon Love, Sara Jay, Ms Marshae and Tori Taylor

Its always great to cover events that brings together groups that would normally never meet on equal ground.  The crowd was a mixture of over-sized glasses wearing hipsters, hip hop heads and the finest of sex workers.   Right when the DJ’s where switching I was leaning on the bar nursing a drink when a Blonde hipsterette hungrily eye-fucking the hell out of the pink chocolate flavored birthday cup cakes asked me, “Are those chicks famous?”

I offered her the cupcake and told her “Yes, they’re adult actresses.”

“You mean porn?”

“Yep.”

“They don’t act like it.”

“How should a porn star act?”

She pushed her ridiculous attention whoring glasses back on the bridge of her nose and thought  about it for a sec. ”I guess like everyone else.”

Now if everyone else could finally get this.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINNOMIN LOVE!

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This is big you guys! Earlier this month John and I had a special guest on the podcast, for those of you that missed the live broadcast of The Alter Negro Sho’s interview with the very interesting Kimi Kang of TEAM BLASIAN you can now get a sexy earful now.

LISTEN HERE

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The Lia Teaser 1 is part of a trio of vibrators each one has its one specialized function.  The 1 and 2 are g-spot stimulators and the Lia Twin Teaser is a sleek sculpted take on the rabbit.  The Lia Teaser 1 is about 8 inches long with about 6 or so inches of actual insertable body.  The ribbed body is made out of silicone and thanks to an o-ring inside the battery compartment this toy is waterproof.

This toy has an interesting body that makes it somewhat versatile, most if not all of the vibration happens on the bulbous probe tip.  So the Lia Teaser 1 can be used to tickle erogenous zones inside and out of the body.  The three ridges on the body offer some clitoral stimulation but I found that to achieve the most out of it , it was better when a partner used the toy on you than with solo play.

There are 10 vibration function- steady low, medium, high and then various ebbing vibrations and patterns.  Despite what the box says this is far from an extremely powerful toy. There’s only so much power 2 AA batteries can get , I have bullet vibes that on low were more powerful than the Lia Teaser 1 on high.  I’m not one for super over powered vibes that feel like they are going to belt-sand off your clit, but I think for a g-spot vibe you might need a little more umpf.  Of course when my lover used the toy in tandem with cunnilingus it was PERFECT.   The motor is always relatively quiet compare to similar toys.

This toy is part hard plastic covered by silicone and then all silicone at the tip for a more flexible fit, which comes in handy when trying to find your G-spot or where the vibration is most effective.  The controls are found on the bottom with to buttons on the front and back of the toy. The top button turns the toy on and off and the back button controls vibration.  I really wish that these buttons were switched because sometimes the toy gets switched off during play when a finger slips.

Click to watch me bend

Cons: Vibration is not that intense, buttons placement causes accidental shut offs .

Bottom Line: The Lia Teaser 1 is great for discrete partner play and g spot stimulation not for those looking for a ultra intense vibration.  This toy is an Honorable Mention

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